Jicarilla Service Unit Eyewear Products
ID: JSU_Eyewear_ProductsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0fc372bd27854a2cad41b8ba65602f1e/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide eyewear products for the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, New Mexico. The procurement aims to deliver comprehensive eyeglass services, particularly for Native American patients diagnosed with diabetes or aged 60 and older, ensuring adherence to American National Standards for Ophthalmic protocols. This initiative is crucial for enhancing access to vision care within the community, with a contract expected to span one year starting December 1, 2024, and potentially extend for four additional years. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant information to Eric Wright at eric.wright@ihs.gov by September 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM (MDT), and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric Wright
    (505) 256-6752
    eric.wright@ihs.gov
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    JSU Eyewear Products.pdf
    The purpose of the JSU Laboratory Eyewear Services contract is to provide eyeglasses for Native American patients at the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM, particularly for individuals diagnosed with diabetes or aged 60 and older. The contract, authorized under the Snyder Act and the Health Care Improvement Act, will be a Fixed Firm Price type, spanning a one-year base period from December 1, 2024, with four optional extension years. The contractor is responsible for delivering a full range of eyewear services, adhering to American National Standards for Ophthalmic (ANSI) protocols while offering a varied selection of frames and lenses, including options for self-pay and Medicaid patients. Key deliverables include timely fabrication of eyeglasses, a monthly detailed invoice, and a one-year warranty on products. Performance will be evaluated based on the qualifications of personnel, past performance metrics, and pricing, with an emphasis on technical quality over cost. The government intends to award the contract based on the best value, taking into consideration qualifications and experience of key staff as primary factors in the selection process. This initiative aims to ensure continuity of care and accessible vision services for the diabetic and elderly populations within the community.
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